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Johannes began playing piano at age 4 and composing music at age 16, taking a passionate interest in contemporary music, writing for small ensembles and jazz big bands, he moved to New York at the age of 19 to study at the New School where he soon developed a taste for writing film music.
Johannes has had the privilege of performing with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Bolton, Charlie Haden, Ray Brown, Roy Hargrove in venues such as Madison square Garden, Apollo Theatre and in Washington DC for an audience of 250,000 people.
He has written music for TV and Film in Europe US, Australia and Asia. Including Nickelodeon, New York Theatre Ballet, Zentropa, HBO, Coca Cola, Lego and Nike and a numerous of artists, independent production and theatre companies.
As arranger he has worked on Disney, Warner Bros as well as both arranging and producing jazz and pop artists albums and featuring as piano player on many albums. Composer & pianist Johannes Steinray create
music for Film, TV, Musical, Dance-Shows, Bands and Orchestra
6. My Country - Country music ballads with Orchestra
Character Songs & Musical Storytelling
Selected for Animaccord
When I read your message mentioning friendship, birthdays, lullabies and Christmas, I realised I already had quite a few songs living in that world.
Below is a small selection touching on those themes, along with a reel showing additional work for film, television, theatre and family entertainment.
Screen, Stage & Family Entertainment Reel
Recent work includes international family entertainment, theatre productions, youth music programmes and concert projects.
I am currently developing ANDERSEN, a new original musical inspired by the life and imagination of Hans Christian Andersen. The project will premiere in concert form in August, ahead of a full stage production planned for 2028, and features twenty original songs alongside an orchestral score.
If you would like to hear additional material in a particular style, theme, or for a specific character, I would be delighted to share more.
Johannes Steinray
London, United Kingdom
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